US President Donald Trump has announced a further 10-day delay in a potential military strike targeting Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure, extending the deadline to April 6, 2026.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that the decision was made in response to a request from the Iran government. He emphasized that discussions are ongoing and progressing positively, despite contrary claims from what he described as “fake news media.”
However, the claim of a formal request from Tehran has raised doubts among analysts, many of whom consider such a move unlikely from the Iranian leadership.
This marks the third time Trump has postponed the potential strike. On March 21, he initially gave Tehran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He later extended the deadline by five days on March 23, which was set to expire on March 27. The latest announcement resets the timeline once again.
Speaking earlier at a cabinet meeting, Trump appeared uncertain about maintaining previous deadlines, saying, “I don’t know,” when asked directly. He indicated that the final decision would depend on the progress of negotiations and updates from his team.
Despite Washington’s claims of ongoing dialogue, Iranian authorities have consistently denied that any direct negotiations are taking place between the two sides.
The evolving situation continues to fuel global uncertainty, particularly given the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global energy supplies and regional stability.
